(upbeat music) - Hi, I'm Amanda Perna and today I'm going to show you how to make a no-sew mask at home with things you probably have laying around the house. (upbeat music) The first thing that you need is a piece of cotton. I'm using a bandanna, but you could cut anything down to 22 inches by 22 inches. It could be a pillowcase, it could be a curtain, your bedsheets, anything that's made of cotton is the best. The next thing that I like to do, which is not mandatory, but if you have it at home, take a coffee filter and stick it right in the center of your square. This gives you an extra layer of protection. Once again, you don't need it, but I prefer it. You're gonna take your bandanna and you're gonna fold it in half. And you're gonna bring this to meet here. The next step I like, also optional, is a little metal piece that will sit on the bridge of your nose to give you a little bit more support there. You're gonna put this right in this part here. And you're gonna fold it. And you want it to be right at the top, so that way it's on your nose. And you're gonna fold this to meet in the center as well. For the next step, you can use hair ties, rubber bands, shoelaces, ribbons, anything you want that's gonna pull this around your face. We're gonna use the hair ties today. And you're gonna loop it through here. You would do the same with your string, if you're using a string. And you're gonna pull it through and you're gonna have both of these points meet in the center. So I like to take these bulky pieces and stick one inside of the other so you have a little less fabric right in your face. When you're wearing this mask, you can either wear it wear this big chunk of fabric is right under your nose, so that way it's not on your nose if it bothers you, or wear it right in the center. The main thing is, with this mask, you wanna cover your nose and your mouth. So you're gonna pull those right. Put it on your face, adjust as needed, and there you have it. (upbeat music) This mask can be made with things that you have around your house. The first thing that you need is a bandanna, or something else that is cut 22 by 22 inches. You can use a pillowcase, you can use a sheet, even a curtain, something that will give you the fabric protection. The next thing, if you have it, is a coffee filter, which can just add an extra layer of protection. So I add that right into the center of the mask. The next step is, you want to fold it, and it's gonna be in thirds, so you're gonna fold that to the center of the mask, then fold the bottom piece to the center. I like to add a little twist tie that would be on your bread or you could use a paperclip or something else, also. You're going to now fold it another third. So you wanna figure out where you need that to be. And remember, you can adjust this once it's on your face because everybody's face is a little bit different. And then you're gonna put this into the center as well and fold that coffee filter. So for the ties, you can either use hair ties, rubber bands, or string that you have. I find it that the shoelace, or a string, works easiest for me, it's more comfortable, but you can definitely do a rubber band as well and it'll be done the same way. So what you're gonna do is take your rubber band or your string and you're gonna fold this once again into the middle. So you're gonna take one there, you're gonna just loop it through here, and you're going to fold it in half. Now, this will give you a lot of fabric in your face, so you might want to tuck it in here. And once again, it can be adjusted. When I put this mask on, I like to push the fabric down so it's right under your nose for the bulk of it, so you're still covering your face and your mask, but the, a lot of the fabric bothers me in my face. So then you're gonna pull this tight, pull this tight, and then you are ready to go put on your mask. Now, you're gonna take your ties and you're gonna tie it in the back. I do it into a bow. And adjust it on your ears. And now you're ready to go out and wear your mask. (upbeat music) How to tie a mask on your face properly. If you don't wear it properly, it will not help you and it could actually cause more damage, so you wanna make sure you're doing this right. The first thing you wanna do is make sure the metal side is up. There's a little piece of metal in here that you just want to gently bend over your nose. So you're gonna bend that in the center and you're gonna put that here. Then you're gonna take your top ties and you're gonna tie it around the back of your head in a nice bow. You're gonna take the bottom one and adjust it to your chin. Take your ties and tie this also around the back of your head. Remember, you want it to be tight, but comfortable. If you're wearing this all day, you wanna be as comfortable as possible. Adjust around your nose as needed, and that's it. And now you can protect yourself and look fashionable. I'm Amanda Perna, thanks for watching.

Video above: How To Make A DIY No-Sew Face MaskThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says face coverings must be worn at all of its facilities by anyone entering the building. The VA said face coverings or masks are required for all patients, families, staff, and volunteers. The VA recommends that people entering its buildings should bring their own face covering, such as a cloth mask or scarf. Anyone in need of a face covering should ask a staff member and one will be provided. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers helpful guides on making suitable masks at home for personal use.

Video above: How To Make A DIY No-Sew Face Mask

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says face coverings must be worn at all of its facilities by anyone entering the building.

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The VA said face coverings or masks are required for all patients, families, staff, and volunteers.

The VA recommends that people entering its buildings should bring their own face covering, such as a cloth mask or scarf.

Anyone in need of a face covering should ask a staff member and one will be provided. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers helpful guides on making suitable masks at home for personal use.